Bluedog225
Texas
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I’d like to shop around for large size solar panels for a shipping container installation. This is my “tier 2” power house. Not so worried about UL listed products and willing to take some chances with cheaper components.
Ideally, the panels would be able to cover the entire roof surface (8 feet) because solar gain is significant. The closest I have found is something like the Canadian Solar HiKu7.
The more side to side coverage, the better shading I get, even if not the full 8 feet. Esp after putting them in at an angle. But big panels will make the job overall easier and better.
Three questions:
1. Are there any good sources for used (or new) commercial panels that I can realistically buy from?
2. What is the backstory on importing big panels from Ali Express or Alibaba? I’ve heard mention that there may be large import tariffs. But I have not followed.
3. Any downsides to this plan?
Many thanks.
Ideally, the panels would be able to cover the entire roof surface (8 feet) because solar gain is significant. The closest I have found is something like the Canadian Solar HiKu7.
The more side to side coverage, the better shading I get, even if not the full 8 feet. Esp after putting them in at an angle. But big panels will make the job overall easier and better.
Three questions:
1. Are there any good sources for used (or new) commercial panels that I can realistically buy from?
2. What is the backstory on importing big panels from Ali Express or Alibaba? I’ve heard mention that there may be large import tariffs. But I have not followed.
3. Any downsides to this plan?
Many thanks.